Fruitport Board of Education
Regular Monthly Meeting
April 15, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Board Room
I. The Regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President, Dave Hazekamp.
II. The PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
III. ROLL CALL: Present – Jill Brott, Elroy Buckner, Tim Burgess, Kris Cole, Susan Franklin, Dave Hazekamp, and Steve Kelly.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 19-044. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Buckner to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
V. PRESENTATIONS
Adult Education Director, Brenda Baker and Adult Education Navigator, Jill Stamison gave a presentation on Linked Muskegon. The program is an 18 week class to career education opportunity for students enrolled in Adult Education. Participants receive the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training for employment in one of four career fields. Over the three years Linked Muskegon has been in operation, 96 students have successfully completed the program and are now employed in their chosen field.
School Resource Officer, Dan Butler spoke to the Board about his experiences and duties as an SRO for Fruitport Community Schools. Officer Butler provided information on his day-to-day tasks since being hired in October 2018. Officer Butler has assisted administrators with student interventions and mentoring. He has assisted families with home visits and provided presentations to students on various law enforcement topics. Superintendent, Bob Szymoniak read aloud an email from staff member, Jill Torvinen who commended Officer Butler for his work and dedication to Fruitport Community Schools.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VII. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Bob Szymoniak gave an update on an upcoming policy seminar, meeting with the Governor, the Community Open House on May 4th and the 9-1-1- Surcharge ballot proposal.
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 19-045. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Cole to approve the Consent Agenda as listed below:
1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019
2. Acceptance of Bills, Monthly Financial Report, and ACH Transactions
3. Acceptance of Student Activity Summary Report
4. Acceptance of Credit Card and Utilities Report
5. Approval of Capital Projects Progress Report
6. Approval of the Personnel Report
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
X. GENERAL BOARD BUSINESS
1. MAISD Biennial Election Resolution for Consideration.
Item 19-046. MOTION by Kelly, SECOND by Cole to consider and discuss the upcoming MAISD biennial election.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 8, 2019.
Elroy Buckner reported on a Business and Finance Committee meeting held April 8, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Elroy Buckner, Kris Cole, Bob Szymoniak and Mark Mesbergen were present. The committee discussed a Bus Replacement Recommendation and a Bus Camera RFP. They received an update on Bond Investments and the 2019 Spring Count.
2. Bus Purchases.
Item 19-047. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Franklin to approve the purchase of one new special education bus and three off-lease regular education buses.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XII. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 10, 2019.
Steve Kelly reported on a Personnel Committee meeting held April 10, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Tim Burgess, Steve Kelly, and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed Muskegon Made as it applies to counseling, the Music Program, the Eastern Service Unit Staffing, Teacher Retirements, Teacher Vacancies, and potential Auditorium Directorship.
XIII. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Report of committee meeting held April 10, 2019.
Jill Brott reported on a Student Affairs Committee meeting held April 10, 2019. Dave Hazekamp, Allison Camp, Jill Brott, Susan Franklin and Bob Szymoniak were present. The committee discussed a New High School Course Offering, Counseling, a Coding Class, the Music Department, Law Day, the District School Improvement Work Session at the MAISD, and Instructional Assistant Staffing.
2. New High School Course Offering.
Item 19-048. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve Spanish 5 as an addition to high school course offerings as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
3. Trip Requests.
Item 19-049. MOTION by Brott, SECOND by Franklin to approve the following trip requests:
Middle School BPA, Anaheim, CA May 1-5, 2019; Varsity Softball, Kalkaska, MI May 10-11, 2019; Edgewood 4th Grade Camp, June 4-5, 2019; Shettler 5th Grade, Chicago, IL June 4, 2019; Beach 4th Grade Camp, June 5-7, 2019; Shettler 4th Grade Camp, June 5-7, 2019; Edgewood 5th Grade, Chicago, IL, June 5, 2019; and Beach 5th Grade trip, Chicago, IL, June 5, 2019 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
XIV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Jill Brott spoke about Shettler’s reading assembly, a leadership meeting, a Reproductive Health meeting and reward parties Shettler classrooms earned during Black History Month. Jill also indicated Prom is April 20th.
Steve Kelly mentioned a successful start to spring sports and the upcoming band fish fry fundraiser at the Eagles on April 19th.
Kris Cole shared Robotics information and spoke about the marching band’s trip to Disney World.
Dave Hazekamp gave a brief update on an Athletic Council meeting he attended. He talked about a goal of having consistent messaging and branding throughout the district.
XV. AGENDA ITEMS for FUTURE MEETINGS & SCHEDULING OF ANY SPECIAL MEETINGS
1. Business and Finance Committee will meet May 14, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.
2. Personnel Committee will meet May 13, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
3. Student Affairs Committee will meet May 13, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.
4. A Board Workshop is scheduled for April 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss district data.
XVI. REMARKS FROM THE PUBLIC
Staff member, Pam Gustafson addressed the board about the district’s School Resource Officer. She spoke highly of having Officer Butler in the district and commented that he is a great asset.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Item 19-050. MOTION by Buckner, SECOND by Brott to adjourn.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Kelly
Board Secretary
Maribeth Clarke
Recording Secretary